Open AccessHemothorax after snake bite
Author(s) -
Abdalazim Dafallah Mumen,
Habour Elsanosi,
Ahmed Ragab Esraa
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4874
Subject(s) - medicine , antivenom , hemothorax , intensive care medicine , presentation (obstetrics) , medical emergency , surgery , venom , pneumothorax , biology , ecology
Hemothorax after snake bite is very rare and unusual presentation. Administration of antivenom with supportive measures and close monitoring can prevent further deterioration. Delays in the transportation of patients to health facilities where antivenom and other therapeutic resources are provided can lead to devastating consequences.